Shaolei Teng

Shaolei Teng is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Biology at Howard University, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. His expertise spans Bioinformatics, Mental Disorders research, Next-Generation Sequencing, Machine Learning applications, and Protein Structure Modeling. He holds a Ph.D. from Clemson University (2011) and completed postdoctoral training at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (2011-2015).

His research focuses on understanding genetic mutations' impacts on protein function and disease mechanisms, particularly in neurodevelopmental disorders, cancer, and viral infections. Notable studies include investigations into SARS-CoV-2 variants, protein stability in mental health conditions, and therapeutic strategies against head and neck cancers.

Recent work highlights advancements in computational mutagenesis, viral receptor interactions, and genetic correlates of disease severity. Teng's publications demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches bridging bioinformatics, molecular biology, and clinical applications.

He actively contributes to academic leadership through his role as Associate Chair, fostering collaborative research initiatives and student mentorship within the Biology Department.